Evergreen Voices | Watauga Women In Leadership Gala
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Evergreen Voices, the fourth annual Watauga Women in Leadership Gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating the women whose determination, grit, and passion continue to shape the High Country.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
from 5:00-7:30 pm at the Inn at Crestwood.
This year's conversation centers on work ethic and hustle, the drive that pushes us to do hard things, stay committed through challenges, and find purpose in the process. Our featured panelists represent a dynamic mix of experiences, from athletics and education to music and mentorship. Each will share how lessons learned early in life, on the court, in the classroom, or on stage, laid the foundation for their leadership today.
Like evergreens that stand strong through every season, these women embody persistence, balance, and the quiet strength that keeps them, and those they inspire, moving forward.
Your attendance helps strengthen the ongoing work of Watauga Women in Leadership, supporting programs that uplift, connect, and inspire women throughout the High Country. Join us for an evening of stories, connection, and celebration as we honor the women who remind us that success is built one hard-earned step at a time.
Your $75 ticket includes:
- Two drink tickets
- Heavy hors d'oeuvres
- Networking reception
- Panel discussion with local female leaders
Attire:
- Formal
- Semi-Formal
Featured Speakers
Pressley Layton, Singer/Songwriter, Boone, NC
Kim Pryor, Math teacher, Parkway Elementary School; Head Coach, Watauga High School Varsity Volleyball team.
Brittney Whiteside, Chief Strategy Officer, App State Atheltics, former Division I athlete.
Host
Talia Freeman, Director of Marketing & Sales at Beech Mountain Resort
The Boone Area Chamber's 2024 Baker-Jones Woman of the Year and former Chair of the Chamber's Board of Directors, Talia's professional drive and passion for community engagement are unmatched in the High Country. In addition to guiding revenue pipelines for one of the High Country's largest attractions, she is an active volunteer with Girls on the Run, and Lees' McRae College, and organizes Beech Mountain's annual Runs for Buns fundraising events, raising dollars and awareness for colon cancer research and treatment.
Evergreen Voices is sponsored by Beech Mountain Resort with additional support from Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mast General Store.
This event is not exclusive to women; all are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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